Golden State Warriors defeat Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · NBA · Golden State Warriors 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 114
The Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Target Center. The Golden State Warriors covered the spread as 4-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 227.5, with 233 points combined. AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves final score and game recap
The Golden State Warriors led 30-23 after the first quarter and 64-48 at halftime. The Minnesota Timberwolves outscored the Golden State Warriors 66-55 in the second half. The Golden State Warriors led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): 44 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists.
- Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors): 26 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist.
- Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota Timberwolves): 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Jonathan Kuminga (Minnesota Timberwolves): 20 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists.
Who covered the spread in Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves?
The Golden State Warriors covered the spread as 4-point underdogs and won outright, by 5 points.
The spread opened at Minnesota Timberwolves -5.5 and closed at Minnesota Timberwolves -4. AiQ's pick was the Golden State Warriors +3.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
Did Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves go over or under the total?
The game went over: 233 points combined against a closing total of 227.5, over by 5.5. 112 of the 233 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 227.5. AiQ's pick was the under 227.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves predictions do?
AiQ went 1-2 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Minnesota Timberwolves to win at -170, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Golden State Warriors +3.5, a win.
- Total: the under 227.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the spread and wrong on the moneyline and the total.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Golden State Warriors won the first quarter, paying +114.
- Minnesota Timberwolves team total 115.5: the under, paying -110, with 114 scored.
- First-half spread: Golden State Warriors +1.5 covered, paying -105.
- Golden State Warriors team total 112.5: the over, paying -105, with 119 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Golden State Warriors won the first half, paying +120.
- First-half total 109.5: the over, paying -115, with 112 points scored.
- First-quarter total 55.5: the under, paying -105, with 53 points scored.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Golden State Warriors at +140 and the Minnesota Timberwolves at -170. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Minnesota Timberwolves a 60% favorite. The Golden State Warriors won as the underdog at +140: $140 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the best price before the game was -162 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−1.6% value).
The spread moved toward the Golden State Warriors between the open and the close, and they covered.
Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Golden State Warriors 2-3 in the 2026-27 regular season (0-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 2 times. That made it two straight wins for the Golden State Warriors.
This result left the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-2 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 2 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight losses for the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What's next for Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves?
Next for the Golden State Warriors: the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Friday, October 30, 2026. Next for the Minnesota Timberwolves: the LA Clippers at home on Friday, October 30, 2026.